Things to do and see around the city.
ART
THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO: 111 S. Michigan Ave. 312-443-3600. “A Voyage to South America: Andean Art in the Spanish Empire” on display through Feb. 21, 2016.
CHICAGO ARTISTS COALITION: 217 N. Carpenter St. 312-491-8888. Create Webinar Recordings through June 2016.
EVANSTON ART CENTER: 2603 Sheridan Road. 847-475-5300.
MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART: 220 E. Chicago. mcachicago.org.
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF MEXICAN ART: 1852 W. 19th St. 312-738-1503. Exhibit “Nuestras Historias: Stories of Mexican Identity from the Permanent Collection” on display through Nov. 30, 2017. “Deportable Aliens: New Work” by Rodrigo Lara Zendejas through Feb. 28, 2016. “La Muerte Nina: Day of the Dead” will be on display through Dec. 13. Dia de los Muertos Ball: Love Never Dies at 7 p.m. Nov. 6. Enjoy delectable food, libations, and spirited revelry. Dance with music from DJ Jesse De La Pena of Vocalo Radio and Dos Santos Anti-Beat Orquesta. Tickets are $125 in advance and $150 at the door. María Elena Gaitán will perform at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 13. Tickets are $30.
NATIONAL VETERANS ART MUSEUM: 4041 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773- 326-0270. Permanent exhibits include “The Things They Carried.”
UKRAINIAN INSTITUTE OF MODERN ART: 2320 W. Chicago Ave. 773-227-5522; www.uima-chicago.org.
ZHOU B ART CENTER: 1029 W 35th St. 773- 523-0200.
COMEDY
HEMMENS CULTURAL CENTER: Corner of Symphony Way and North Grove Avenue, Elgin. GreenRoom Improv will perform the first Friday of the month at 8 p.m. through December. Tickets are $10-12. Discounts for groups available.
SECOND CITY: Piper’s Alley, 1608 N. Wells. 312-337-3992. “Soul Brother, Where Art Thou?,” “103rd Mainstage Revue: Panic on Cloud 9,” “The Second City’s Life Hacks,” “#DateMe: An OkCupid Experiment,” “Best of Second City,” “Death by Evening,” “Neighborhood Tour,” Second City’s “Game Night,” “Thank You, That’s Enough” will be performed through November. Tickets are $23-41 for each.
ZANIES: 1548 N. Wells. 312-337-4027. Kevin Naughton Nov. 9. Eddie Brill, Nov. 10-11. Pete Lee, Nov. 13-15.
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ZANIES: Pheasant Run Resort and Spa, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. 630-513-1761. John Roy, Nov. 12-14.
ZANIES: MB Financial Park, 5437 Park Place, Rosemont. 847-813-0484. . Jake Johannsen Nov. 7. Cue it with Pat McGann, Nov. 8. Toy box collection, a night of laughs to help kids in need, Nov. 10. Greg Schwem, Nov. 11-12. Eddie Brill, Nov. 13-14
MEDLEY
ALLSTATE ARENA: 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. 847-635-6601. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents Circus Xtreme through Nov. 15. Tickets are $20-65.
LEGOLAND DISCOVERY CENTER CHICAGO: Streets of Woodfield, 601 N. Martingale Road, Schaumburg. 312-558-1770. LEGO Star Wars Days Adult Night will be from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Nov. 6. Jedi, Droids and Stormtroopers land in for a night of intergalactic fun. Guests ages 16 and up are invited to participate in out-of-this-world LEGO build activities and meet members of the Star Wars 501st Legion. Other activities include: Help building a large model of Yoda to display in the Center, enjoy themed speed build competitions, meet, greet and take pictures with real-life LEGO Star Wars characters, prizes and giveaways, while supplies last, and more. Alcoholic beverages will be available for those 21 with valid ID. Cost is $13 in advance and $18 at the door. The Force returns for out-of-this-world fun during LEGO Star Wars Days from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 7-8. Last admission at 5 p.m. The weekend will feature fun-filled LEGO Star Wars build activities for all ages including LEGO Star Wars build competitions and a large scale LEGO Yoda group build. Also, meet members of the Star Wars 501st Legion, win prizes and giveaways, while supplies last, and more.
NAVY PIER: 600 E. Grand Ave. 312-595-5200. SOFA CHICAGO, the world-renowned art fair dedicated to Sculpture, Objects, Functional Art and Design returns to Navy Pier’s Festival Hall November 6-8, with an opening night preview on Nov. 5. Admission is $15-20, and $30 for a 3-day pass. Chicago’s “coolest” ice rink returns in Snow Much Fun Nov. 13 through Jan. 10. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday evenings from 5 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $13-14.
RENAISSANCE SCHAUMBURG CONVENTION CENTER.1551 N. Thoreau Drive. www.aquaticexperience.org. The world’s only traveling gator experience, Gator Encounters, is among the new exhibits at the World Pet Association’s annual Aquatic Experience — Chicago, from noon to 6 p.m. Nov. 6, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 7, and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 8. Show attendees will be able to interact with gators up close at a touch tank, as well as enjoy additional programs including: new live octopus and piranha tanks, Fish from Around the World displays, a Kids Aquarium Contest and “everything aquatic under one roof” — from saltwater and freshwater fish to pond and aquatic plants. The thriving show floor of exhibitors showcases the latest in aquatic trends and products for advanced hobbyists and first-time aquarium keepers alike. Daily family passes are $25 and individual tickets start at just $10. Children ages 5 and under are free. Registration for the Kids Aquarium Contest for children ages 5-16 is $5 and includes a 10-gallon aquarium kit plus a wristband for free admission to the show floor with a paying adult.
ROSEMONT ARENA: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents Circus Xtreme through Nov. 15. Tickets are $20-65. (07:00 PM)
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MUSEUMS
ADLER PLANETARIUM: 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive. 312-922-7827. “Destination Solar System,” a live show that takes adventurous space explorers on an immersive tour of the Solar System. “Mission Moon,” a permanent exhibit that follows the legendary career of Captain James A. Lovell Jr. — an astronaut immortalized on film as the Commander of Apollo 13 — from his rocket crazed childhood through his quest for the Moon. “Community Design Lab” is a flexible, creative space that celebrate the Adler’s 85-year history and offers guests hands-on, minds-on activities that will challenge them to think about science — and the Adler — in new ways.
ELGIN PUBLIC MUSEUM: Lords Park, 225 Grand Blvd. 847-741-6655. Discover the science behind some of the most common tricks used by magicians for centuries! Unravel the mysteries of optical illusions, fire tricks, and other logic-defying “magic” as explained through science in experiments and demonstrations from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 13. Cost is $2.
FIELD MUSEUM: 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive. Permanent exhibits include “The Crown Family PlayLab,” “Evolving Planet,” “Sue the T-Rex,” “Cyrus Tang Hall of China” and more.
ILLINOIS HOLOCAUST MUSEUM & EDUCATION CENTER: 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie. 847-967-4889.
KOHL CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: 2100 Patriot Drive, Glenview. 847-832-6600.
MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY: 57th Street and Lake Shore Drive. 773-684-1414. The exhibits on display include “80 at 80,” “Numbers in Nature: A Mirror Maze,” “Colleen Moore’s Fairy Castle” and more. Robot Revolution through Jan. 3. Interact with a cutting-edge collection of robots from around the world. Materials Science on display through Jan. 31. Explore the history and future of materials that impact our lives everyday.
NATIONAL HELLENIC MUSEUM: 333. S. Halsted St. 312-655-1234; www.nationalhellenicmuseum.org. “Monumental” will be on display through November. New series of Greek dance lessons for teens and adults, which are held on Saturdays from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., will cover the basic Pan-Hellenic dances: Kalamatiano, Xasaposerviko and Tsamiko at the beginning of each class. All dance abilities are welcome. The session runs through Nov. 10 for ages 15 and up. Drop-ins are welcome. Annual Kouzina food and wine festival from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Nov. 5. Explore the museum while sampling dishes from some of the Chicago area’s leading chefs. Also featured is a dessert lounge. Kouzina 2015 is an opportunity for the museum to celebrate the food, wine, heritage, and culture of the Greek community and proceeds support the Museum’s educational and cultural programs.
PEGGY NOTEBAERT NATURE MUSEUM: 2430 Cannon Drive. 773-755-5100. Features Judy Istock Butterfly Haven, a 2,700-square-foot greenhouse filled with pools of water, flowers, tropical trees and 1,000 butterflies, including those never-before-seen in our region. Release of new butterflies at 2 p.m. daily. Permanent exhibit “Nature’s Lunchbox” shines the spotlight on healthy eating. New exhibits include “City Creatures: Animal Encounters in Chicago’s Urban Wilderness” on display through Jan. 3; and “Peanuts…Naturally” on display through Jan. 3.
POLISH MUSEUM OF AMERICA: 984 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-384-3352; www.polishmuseumofamerica.org. One of the nation’s oldest and largest ethnic museums features a variety of permanent and temporary exhibits as well as events and resources for the Polish community.
MUSIC
BUDDY GUY’S LEGENDS: 700 S. Wabash. 312-427-1190; www.buddyguy.com. Live blues every night. Set times are 9:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and jam until 12:45 a.m. Monday; 9:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. and jam from 11:30 p.m. until 12:45 a.m. Tuesday through Thursday; opening band 9 p.m. to 10 p.m., headliner 10:30 p.m. to midnight and jam from 12:30 to 1:15 a.m. Saturday; and Sunday Night Jazz Party is from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Cover charge is $10 for the Sunday through Thursday night shows and $20 for the Friday and Saturday night shows.
THEATER
ABOUT FACE THEATRE: 5252 N. Broadway St. 773- 784-8565.
AMERICAN THEATER COMPANY: 1909 W. Byron St. 773-409-4125. “Fulfillment” will be performed Nov. 6 through Dec. 13. Tickets are $38-48 at 773-409-4125
APOLLO THEATER: 2540 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-935-6100. “Million Dollar Quartet” open run. Tickets are $25-85.
ATHENAEUM THEATRE: 2936 N. Southport Ave. 773- 935-6875.
AUDITORIUM THEATRE: Roosevelt University, 50 E. Congress Parkway. 800-982-2787; www.ticketmaster.com. Aida Cuevas and Mariachi Reyna de los Angeles perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14. Tickets start at $20.
BANK OF AMERICA THEATRE: 18 W. Monroe St. 800-775-2000.
BRIAR STREET THEATRE: 3133 N. Halsted St. “Blue Man Group” open run. Tickets are $49-$69.
CADILLAC PALACE THEATRE: 151 W. Randolph St. 312-386-8905; www.ticketmaster.com.
CHIEF O’NEILL’S PUB & RESTAURANT: 3471 N. Elston Ave. 866-811-4111.
CIVIC OPERA HOUSE: 20 N. Wacker. www.lyricopera.org. “The Merry Widow” Nov. 14 through Dec. 13. Tickets start at $20.
DEN THEATRE: 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. 866- 811-4111; irishtheatreofchicago.org.
DRURY LANE, OAK BROOK: 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. (630) 530-0111.
FLAT IRON ARTS BUILDING: 1579 N. Milwaukee Ave. bailiwickchicago.com.
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THE GIFT THEATRE: 4802 N. Milwaukee Ave. thegifttheatre.org
GOODMAN THEATRE: 170 N. Dearborn St. 312-443-3800.
MADDEN THEATRE: Blackbox for North Central College, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville.
MERCURY THEATER: 3745 N. Southport Ave. 773-325-1700.
METROPOLIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE: 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. 847-577-2121. Students of Metropolis School of the Performing Arts (SOPA) entertain audiences with “Getting to Know… The Sound of Music” Nov. 5-7. Tickets are $12 and $10 for children 12 and under. “Erich Bergen Live in Concert” at 3 p.m. Nov. 8. Bergen is best known for portraying Bob Gaudio of the Four Seasons in the Clint Eastwood directed film “Jersey Boys”, and for co-starring as Blake Moran on the popular CBS drama “Madam Secretary.” Tickets are $40-45. Featuring the timeless music of Buddy Holly, Rave On! performs at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13. Tickets are $35-40. The Greg Duncan Latin Ensemble, blends contemporary jazz with traditional flamenco and Latin music, and will perform at 7 p.m. Nov. 14. Free but reservations are required.
NORTHBROOK THEATRE: Leisure Center, 3323 Walters Ave. www.nbparks.org.
NORTH SHORE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMNG ARTS: 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. 847-673-6300; www.northshorecenter.org. “You Can’t Take It With You” Nov. 6 through Dec. 13. Tickets are $15-51.
PARAMOUNT THEATRE: 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. 630-896-6666.
ORACLE THEATRE: 3809 N Broadway (252) 220-0269; publicaccesstheatre.org. “No Beast So Fierce,” an adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Richard III,” performed through Nov. 8. “R+J: The Vineyard,” an adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Romeo And Juliet” set in 1890’s Martha’s Vineyard, will be performed through Nov. 22.
RAUE CENTER FOR THE ARTS: 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. 815-356-9010. Eddie Money at 8 p.m. Nov. 7. Tickets start at $58. Encore! Youth Choirs will present a condert titled “Voices in Harmony: Generations of Peace & Light” at 4 p.m. Nov. 8. Tickets are $12-20. Victor Trevino Jr., a world renowned, award-winning Elvis Presley Tribute Artist, will perform at 8 p.m. Nov. 14.
RED ORCHID THEATRE: 1531 N. Wells St. 312-943-8722. “Pilgrim’s Progress” through Dec. 13. Tickets are $15-35.
SHAKESPEARE THEATRE: Navy Pier, 800 E. Grand Ave. 312-595-5633; . Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” will be performed through Nov. 8. Tickets start at $48. “Ride the Cyclone” will be performed through Nov. 15. Recommended for audience members ages 13 and up. Tickets start at $30. “Macbeth” at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 6 and at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 7. Tickets are $5.
SKOKIE THEATRE: 7924 Lincoln Ave. 847-677-7761.
STEPPENWOLF THEATRE COMPANY: 1650 N Halsted St. 312-335-1650. “East of Eden” will be performed through Nov. 15. Tickets are $64.
STOREFRONT THEATER: 55 E. Randolph. 252-220-0269. “No Beast So Fierce,” based on “Richard III” by William Shakespeare, performed through Nov. 8. Free.
THEATRE AT MEILEY-SWALLOW HALL: North Central College, 31 S. Ellsworth Ave., Naperville. 630-337-8497; www.brightsidetheatre.com. BrightSide Theatre, Naperville’s only professional theatre performing in the historic downtown district, is celebrating our fifth anniversary with a season of farce. The first show of the year, “Noises Off,” hailed as one of the funniest farces ever written, will be through Nov. 15. Tickets are $22-25.
THEATER WIT: 1229 W. Belmont Ave. 773-975-8150. Shattered Globe Theatre Company presents “Marvin’s Room” through Nov. 14. Tickets are $33.
TWISTED VINE: 3530 N. Halsted. 800-838-3006.
VICTORY GARDENS RICHARD CHRISTIANSEN THEATRE: 2433 N. Lincoln Ave. 773- 871-3000.
WILMETTE THEATRE: 11222 Central Ave. 847-323-0054.
UNDER THE SUN
BROOKFIELD ZOO: First Avenue between Ogden Avenue and 31st Street. 708-688-8000. Wines in the Wild from 7 to 10 p.m. Nov. 7. VIP reception from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Guests will have the opportunity to sample a wonderful variety of wine and liquor. In addition, there will be live and silent auctions featuring fabulous items available for bidding throughout the evening. Tickets start at $100. Ten percent of all proceeds from wine purchases during the evening will be donated back to the Zoo. Veterans Day Celebration at 11 a.m. Nov. 11. Free admission.
CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN: 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe. 847-556-1778, www.chicagobotanic.org. Stunning quilts, lovely knitted artwear, woven wonders, and breathtaking beadwork are among the abundant handcrafted items on view and for sale during the Fine Art of Fiber 6:30 to 9 p.m. Nov. 5, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 6-8.
LINCOLN PARK ZOO: 2001 N. Clark St. 312-742-2000; lpzoo.org.
MORTON ARBORETUM: I-88 and Route 53, Lisle. 630-968-0074. Dog Admission Day Nov. 7. The grounds are open from 7 a.m. to sunset for you to explore all the trails with your favorite canine. Fee is $5 per dog. Coffeetree Cocktails at 7 p.m. Nov. 11. Enjoy coffee cocktails while Joe Rothleutner, the Arboretum’s tree breeder, explains his work with the Kentucky coffeetree. Cost is $25 and includes one coffee cocktail, dessert, and talk.
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